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Linda Strausbaugh, left, professor of molecular and cell biology, Amanda Dupuy, a graduate student and Patricia Diaz, assistant clinical professor of periodontology review research data in a lab at Beach Hall on March 5, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Genome Research on Mouth Fungi May Help Predict Infections

The UConn study will advance the treatment of oral infections in those with a suppressed immune system.

UConn Health Continues to Grow Clinical Faculty

More than 50 physicians have joined since the start of last fiscal year.

UConn Health in the News

UConn Health in the News: February – Early March 2014

UConn Health experts discuss a variety of topics including personalized medicine; athletes and their hearts; women in science; and the benefits of probiotics.

Sundae Celebration of Clinical Excellence

UConn Health holds an ice cream social to mark milestones in infection prevention and door-to-balloon time standards.

Raising Colon Cancer Awareness Among Minorities

Dr. Jose Orellana, internal medicine physician at UConn Health, discusses why some minority groups are at increased risk of the disease.

The Man in the Crane

Wayne Miller spends his work day in a small compartment 250 feet in the air helping to construct UConn Health’s new hospital tower.

Go Red for Women Art Exhibit

Go Red For Women Student Art Exhibit

Farmington and West Hartford schools participated in the art contest displayed at UConn Health.

UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

UConn Health Accolades — February 2014

Drew wins research award; Jaffe receives MERIT honor; Laurencin named to fellowship; and Neag cancer team recognized.

MAR 2014

UConn Health March Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in March and early April 2014.

Dr. David Steffens

How Late-life Depression Relates to Dementia

UConn Health Psychiatry Chair David Steffens has made a career studying it, earning a prestigious research award from the American College of Psychiatrists.